Category Archives: How to

log splitter talisman

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Al Mothersbaugh

  Im skipping ahead to the last time Kristin and the kids left.  They left for Burbank around the beginning of October.  Kristin (aka Gigi) and my buddy, David Giffels, said, “Read ‘The Dirt’ by Motley Crue”.   I’m compulsive about reading before … Continue reading →

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My house is trying to kill me

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

I love bacon. I hate waiting for it to cook. Amateurs slap it in a pan and push it around with a spatula. Not me, no way, Jack.  I lovingly lay it out on cookie sheets and krank the oven … Continue reading →

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Pot-Committed

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

We decided to embrace the sweaty humanity of Universal Studios. Kalahari Water park in Sandusky OH ruined this type of experience for me, but least this time people had their shirts on when pressed-together in line.  >shiver< Still hate the … Continue reading →

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Dano

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

This post isn’t about Coop and Edie, or even Hollywood. This about my brother, Dan. Chronologically, he’s younger than me but he eclipses me on age-related issues across the board.  Read: maturity.  Out on jobs with my dad, people would refer … Continue reading →

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AVA

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

Our first 2 extended trips out to LA had us at the Marriott in downtown Burbank. It was expensive and stupid, but we figured if things started to suck, at least we had a pool.  As you may have read, our … Continue reading →

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Things went bananas but I’m back (sung to the tune of that Drake song)

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

My last post was in February.  We’ve been at the acting thing for 2 & 1/2 years. I love writing, but things went bananas.  Sis months ago, as things grew to a close in Los Angeles, I got outta the … Continue reading →

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#FREECOOP

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

Quick updates: Kristin is too shy to make in roads with Eric the Frenchman. Edie inherited her lower intestine from her father. For those of you that have kids in sports or something competitive, stop and think for a second. … Continue reading →

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Eric of Troy

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

Our address is 3375 Troy, Los Angeles CA 90068. We rented a this house till the end of March.  Our managers, (Myrna & Ashley) say that clocking in for 2 months during pilot season is the only way team Mofo … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

As I said on Facebook, Coop and Edie got invited to “Actor Training in LA” benefit at Infusion Lounge at Universal Studios. We checked-in and got in line for the red carpet. Edie did her own hair and makeup.  She … Continue reading →

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Renzo

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Al Mothersbaugh

Evelyn Burgess is 95 years old. She’s Kristin’s paternal grandmother. This is all of us at dinner a few years ago: Context: Her career as a teacher has eclipsed my current age. She’s been preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas multi-family dinner … Continue reading →

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